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PERSEPSI SISWA TERHADAP PEMBELAJARAN SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE MENGGUNAKAN ALAT PERMAINAN LEGO SEBAGAI MEDIA PEMBELAJARAN Ni Luh Desy Suari Dewi; Gek Wulan Novi Utami; I Gede Neil Prajamukti Wardhana
Jurnal PAJAR (Pendidikan dan Pengajaran) Vol. 6 No. 4 (2022): July
Publisher : Laboratorium Program Studi Pendidikan Guru Sekolah Dasar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33578/10.33578/pjr.v6i4.8833

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English teachers are looking for means to make English tenses easier learnt by students. Good teaching methods with appropriate media will trigger students' motivation to learn English. One of the methods that have been tested in English teaching research is the Silent Way method. This method commonly uses Fidel Chart, Word Chart and Rod. Nevertheless, based on the study in this article, the media were replaced by using Lego. The purpose of the study is to determine the perception of English learners on the use of Lego as a learning tool of the Simple Present Tense. According to the study, EFL learners who ranged from 14 to 17 years old that joined semi-private and English courses group in the North Kuta area filled out the questionnaire to provide their perception of Lego in the learning process. Students' perceptions of the Simple Present Tense learning by using Lego were obtained by providing a questionnaire with the fastened statement by using a Likert scale. The results indicated that a number of 80% of students experience strongly agree, 20% of students experienced agreed, 0% hesitated, 0% disagreed, and 0% strongly disagreed with the application of lego in the simple present tense learning process. Thus, it could be summarized that students provided a positive perception on the application of Lego as a tool for Simple Present Tense learning.
Grammar Analysis in Tourism Text: A Linguistic Study of “What’s the Problem with Overtourism?” Wardhana, I Gede Neil Prajamukti; Ni Luh Desy Suari Dewi
LITERA : Jurnal Bahasa Dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): LITERA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Dhyana Pura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36002/litera.v12i1.4957

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This study aims to analyze grammatical structures used in the tourism article “What’s the Problem with Overtourism?” written by Leahy (2023) and published in National Geographic Traveler. The research focuses on identifying and describing various grammatical features, including tenses, passive voice, gerund and infinitive constructions, and relative clauses, to reveal how grammatical choices shape meaning and readability in tourism discourse. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study finds that the author employs a range of grammatical patterns to convey factual information, emphasize ongoing global concerns, and maintain a balance between persuasive and informative tones. The use of present simple and perfect tenses dominates the text, reflecting both timeless truths and current relevance of overtourism issues. Passive constructions are strategically used to emphasize processes over agents, while gerund and infinitive forms add fluidity and continuity to the narrative. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of grammar use in professional tourism writing and provide pedagogical insights for English learners, especially those in tourism and communication studies.
From Passive Voice to Tropical Vistas: A Linguistic Study of Tourism Writing in Bali Wardhana, I Gede Neil Prajamukti; Ni Luh Desy Suari Dewi
International Journal of Linguistics and Discourse Analytics Vol 7 No 2 (2026): IJOLIDA Vol. 7 No. 2, March 2026
Publisher : Denpasar Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52232/ijolida.v7i2.214

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Bali, a premier global tourist destination, has undergone a significant linguistic evolution in its tourism writing, shifting from indirect passive voice to more dynamic, tropical-evocative narratives. This study examines this transformation using a mixed-methods approach, analyzing a corpus of tourism texts from various platforms to discern grammatical and stylistic patterns. Findings reveal a pronounced move towards active voice, with contemporary texts using it in approximately 65% of cases from active sentences 78 sentences and passive sentences 42 sentences. It collected data from tourism website published in 2026, contrasting sharply with the earlier dominance of passive constructions. This shift is accompanied by an increased use of vivid sensory language and persuasive techniques, such as modal verbs and direct address ("you"), to create immersive "tropical vistas" and foster reader engagement. Furthermore, thematic analyses highlight an increasing emphasis on sustainability, ethical tourism, and cultural authenticity, reflecting evolving traveler values. The integration of local terminology, or "linguistic flavoring," further enhances destination identity. This research underscores the critical role of language in shaping destination image and influencing visitor perception, offering actionable insights for tourism professionals seeking to connect with contemporary global audiences. The study contributes to applied linguistics and tourism studies by detailing strategic linguistic adaptations in Bali's promotional discourse, primarily driven by digital marketing demands and the imperative for emotional connection. While acknowledging limitations such as a text-centric focus, this work demonstrates the power of linguistic choices in portraying Bali as a desirable and evolving destination, underscoring language as a vital tool for building place–people relationships Despite its contributions, the study is limited by its focus on English-language website texts within a single year and its exclusion of multimodal content. Future research should expand to multilingual, multimodal, and longitudinal analyses, as well as audience-response studies, to better understand how linguistic strategies influence traveler perception and behavior. This research highlights language as a strategic tool for shaping destination image and strengthening place–people connections in contemporary tourism marketing.
INTERLANGUAGE RESTRUCTURING IN LEGO-MEDIATED GRAMMAR LEARNING AMONG YOUNG EFL LEARNERS: Restrukturisasi Interlanguage dalam Pembelajaran Simple Present Tense Berbasis Lego pada Pembelajar EFL Usia Muda Ni Luh Desy Suari Dewi; I Gede Neil Prajamukti Wardhana; Ni Nyoman Tri Sukarsih
Santhet: (Jurnal Sejarah, Pendidikan Dan Humaniora) Vol 10 No 3 (2026): SANTHET: (JURNAL SEJARAH, PENDIDIKAN DAN HUMANIORA) 
Publisher : Proram studi pendidikan Sejarah Fakultas Keguruan Dan Ilmu Pendidikan Universaitas PGRI Banyuwangi

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36526/santhet.v10i3.8271

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Grammar acquisition remains one of the most challenging aspects of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) learning, particularly for young learners who often experience difficulties in understanding English morphosyntactic systems such as the Simple Present Tense. This study investigates how young EFL learners demonstrate interlanguage restructuring during Lego-mediated grammar learning through visual-symbolic learning activities. A descriptive qualitative design with classroom action research procedures was employed in this study. Data were collected through classroom observation, learners’ sentence construction tasks, interviews, and questionnaires. The analysis focused on identifying interlanguage features such as auxiliary misuse, subject–verb disagreement, verb inflection errors, and sentence transformation difficulties.The findings revealed that learners initially produced various interlanguage forms, including incorrect auxiliary usage and incomplete subject–verb agreement. However, after participating in Lego-mediated learning activities, learners gradually demonstrated more target-like grammatical constructions. The use of color-coded Lego structures appeared to increase learners’ grammatical awareness by making morphosyntactic relationships more visually salient. The findings further suggest that visual-symbolic mediation facilitated learners’ noticing of grammatical patterns and supported interlanguage restructuring during Simple Present Tense acquisition. Therefore, Lego-mediated grammar learning may provide valuable support for young EFL learners in developing English morphosyntactic competence.
Grammar Analysis in Tourism Text: A Linguistic Study of “What’s the Problem with Overtourism?” I Gede Neil Prajamukti Wardhana; Ni Luh Desy Suari Dewi
LITERA : Jurnal Bahasa Dan Sastra Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): LITERA: Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Dhyana Pura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.36002/litera.v12i1.4957

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This study aims to analyze grammatical structures used in the tourism article “What’s the Problem with Overtourism?” written by Leahy (2023) and published in National Geographic Traveler. The research focuses on identifying and describing various grammatical features, including tenses, passive voice, gerund and infinitive constructions, and relative clauses, to reveal how grammatical choices shape meaning and readability in tourism discourse. Using a qualitative descriptive approach, this study finds that the author employs a range of grammatical patterns to convey factual information, emphasize ongoing global concerns, and maintain a balance between persuasive and informative tones. The use of present simple and perfect tenses dominates the text, reflecting both timeless truths and current relevance of overtourism issues. Passive constructions are strategically used to emphasize processes over agents, while gerund and infinitive forms add fluidity and continuity to the narrative. The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of grammar use in professional tourism writing and provide pedagogical insights for English learners, especially those in tourism and communication studies.
Analysis Pragmatic Competence in Student Interviews With Foreign Tourists in Seminyak, Bali Ni Luh Desy Suari Dewi; I Gede Neil Prajamukti Wardhana; Yohanes Octovianus L. Awololon
Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa Vol. 4 No. 1 (2025): April : Jurnal Riset Rumpun Ilmu Bahasa (JURRIBAH)
Publisher : Lembaga Pengembangan Kinerja Dosen

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55606/jurribah.v4i1.5875

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In Indonesia and many other EFL contexts, English is often taught in structured classroom settings that rely on scripted dialogues and controlled practice. This limits students’ exposure to spontaneous, real-life communication, reducing their ability to use English naturally and appropriately in authentic situations. This study investigates the pragmatic competence of Indonesian students during English interview interactions with foreign tourists, using Grice’s Cooperative Principle as the theoretical framework. Five video recordings were analyzed, featuring elementary and secondary students conducting unscripted interviews with tourists at Seminyak Beach, Bali. While the students generally demonstrated adequate grammatical control and vocabulary range, the findings reveal recurring challenges in sustaining natural and cooperative conversations. The most frequent violations involved the Maxims of Relation, Quantity, and Manner, with students often failing to respond appropriately to tourist answers, providing minimal elaboration, or speaking in unclear and disorganized ways. The results highlight the need for English language teaching to include explicit instruction in pragmatic skills, such as turn-taking, topic development, and interactional awareness.